Alright Mortal Kombat fans, get ready for some "Devastation!" Moviehole has confirmed that the third installment to the Mortal Kombat series has finally gotten the "green light" to begin filming. Here's the latest scoop:

"Mortal Kombat: Devastation", will begin filming in May.

Essentially skipping over the events of the second film, "Devastation" reunites the cast of the original - Christopher Lambert as Rayden, Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, Robin Shou as Liu Kang, Chris Casamassa as Scorpion with Talisa Soto and Sandra Hess in talks to reprise their roles as Kitana and Sonya Blade, respectively - with the remaining parts being cast as we speak.

The film is being devloped by Mink ["Into the Sun"] and Threshold Entertainment. The Asst.Producer is Neil James."

This is very cool, since the first film is a guilty pleasure of mine and it's good to see some of the actors from the orginal coming back. All I have to say is, "Flawless Victory!"

This news just made my day. I've been a big fan of the whole Mortal Kombat series of games, movies, TV show and whatever since the early 90s. This probably makes you say that I have no taste. In reponse I would say, "Yeah, and?" I may use the nickname Batman these days (not my idea I assure you) but back in my college days I was known as Sub Zero (also not my idea). I used to play the original Mortal Kombat in the student union after dinner every day. I was particularly fond of the Sub Zero character. This lead to a friend of mine yelling "Go Sub Zero, go!" right in my ear as I tried to play. Before long everyone called me that and by the time I graduated I had numerous friends who did not even my real name. When the first movie came out I dragged my wife to go see it. To this day I'm still hearing complaints about that. I even enjoyed the TV series to a degree. It was a refreshingly trashy combination of half naked women and extended fight sequences.

So why am I boring you with this? Well it appears that there will be a third Mortal Kombat movie. Entitled Mortal Kombat Domination, the movie will be shot mostly in London. Producer Lawrence Kasanoff enjoyed filming part of the last movie there, leading to the decision to film most of the third movie in England. Kasanoff also wants it known that Domination will be more like the first movie and not the dreadful sequel. Returning characters will be Liu Kang, Rayden, Sonja, Jax, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, and of course Sub-Zero. Apparently Ray Park will be taking the role of Reiko, a character from the Mortal Kombat 4 game.

The odds of this movie being any good are of course close to zero. Video games have paper thin plots making them particularly bad ground to base a movie on. But that does mean they make for delightfully bad movies. The kind you can't help but laugh at. The kind of movie that tries really hard to be serious and you get an overwhelming case of the giggles from it. So I will be gleefully looking forward to this one

After many a mixed-bag of rumours, Moviehole can confirm that filming on the third film, title "Mortal Kombat : Devastation",

will begin in May

Jhonny Cage from the first Movie is definitly in itChristopher Lambert is also definitly in it as Rayden(allthough I reckon he's age will show a bit as it did in Highlander Endgame)The guy who played Scorpion (my favourite character) in the T.V series and first Movie is back

Fact (9-26-2004): Name of the film will be 'Devastation'.Fact (9-26-2004): Mortal Kombat 4 movie in talks.Fact (9-26-2004): A plot has yet to be released.Fact (9-26-2004): Universal will be the distributor.Fact (9-26-2004): Filming for MK3 begins late October, early Novemberish in Australia and China.Fact (9-26-2004): Chris Lambert, Linden Ashby, and Chris Cassmassa are all returning.Fact (9-26-2004): Russell Mulcahy will direct

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April 6, 2005Hidden MK3 plot and synopsis at the official site?!7:00 PM MST - Shinnokxz What an ODD update I'm about to tell. First and foremost, I'd like to thank Fernando Rodriqguez Castro for finding this doozy. I have no idea how he found it, but here it is. Apparently, there is a hidden plot/synopsis at the official Threshold MortalKombat.com site! of MK3.

"It seems that since the halt of Shao Kahn's invasion, stopping the merger between realms, Earth Realm's balance with the universe has been restored. But it is unclear the future of the tournament thus far. For there are many enemies still burning with hatred, possessing an unquenchable thirst for revenge. And since Kahn's invasion was not prophesized by the Elder Gods, the future of the tournament is unclear. For now our planet remains a precious gateway between realms, inhabited not by gods or sorcerers, but only by humans. Will Earth Realm be challenged again, or taken? And by whom? Sorcerers, corrupt ninja clans, or powerful being from a distant realm? One thing is certain, now that Rayden is an Elder God, it is up to me to watch over Earth Realm and lead our fighters against whomever they may face, in Mortal Kombat. Fujin - God of Wind, Protector of Earth Realm"AWESOME, huh? Although here is an observation both Fernando and I noticed. It is not linked to from any part of the site, so it's pretty much hidden page. Also notice that the format of the site is Threshold's OLD Mortal Kombat site design-- so the age of this could be in the years. And in those possible years, many things can change. But it creates some powerful speculation now. It doesn't seem to show any definite plot, but it does specify that Fujin might be involved with the movie.

Thanks again Fernando and don't forget to go drop by the forums and discuss the news.